Ready for the easiest and best-tasting coconut simple syrup recipe ever? This quick syrup will have you mixing all kinds of yummy tropical drinks in no time – everything from elegant Coconut Daiquiris to family-friendly Coconut Lemonade!
I love making different syrups to add unique and interesting flavors to my cocktails, mocktails, and punches. Making syrups at home doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort!
It’s fun and easy, and a no-cook recipe like this is even kid-friendly. My five year old is more interested in my work than ever, and making syrups is a great way to involve her in the drink making process and let her create her own special, all-natural sodas. More on non-alcoholic summer recipes with this syrup below.
If you want a full refresher on some basics, check out my Complete Guide to Simple Syrup. TLDR: don’t boil your simple syrup. Just stir together equal parts sugar and water. Warm water will dissolve the sugar more quickly, but it’s not a requirement. Sugar will dissolve in any temperature water more quickly than you think.
You can create flavored simple syrups very easily by adding fruits, herbs, or even tea bags to the mixture. Some syrup recipes require a bit of cook time to extract enough flavor from the fruit (like apple or quince).
However, you can add flavorful, high quality extracts to replicate some flavors without sacrificing taste. Another added benefit is that these syrups don’t require any straining and they won’t have a cloudy appearance.
For this recipe, we’re going to use an organic coconut extract, which means no cracking fresh coconuts! If you want a recipe for making your own cream of coconut (sweetened coconut cream), I’ll add instructions for that at the bottom as well.
This nectar is found inside the blossoms of the coconut palm tree. Farmers tap the sweet nectar in a way similar to that of maple syrup production: it is then collected in bamboo containers and placed under controlled evaporation until they reach the consistency of syrup.
How much coconut extract to use
Keep in mind that different brands of coconut extract may vary in strength of flavor. For Flavorganics, I use 2-3 teaspoons (about 1 tablespoon) of extract per cup each of water and sugar. For other brands, you might be able to use less.
With McCormick, I find that about 1 teaspoon is enough. When making your syrup, start with 1/2 teaspoon of extract, stir it in, then taste the syrup. If you want more coconut flavor, simply add another 1/2 to 1 teaspoon.
Want more easy simple syrup recipes? Check out my full list of Syrup Recipes or learn all about creating your own in my Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Syrups.
Make the syrup in three easy steps:
- Combine one cup of sugar with one cup of warm water.
- Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add one tablespoon of coconut extract to the mixture, then stir to incorporate.
That’s it! You just made a delicious and incredibly easy tropical simple syrup. Use it in your favorite drink recipes immediately and be sure to store leftovers in a closed container in the refrigerator. I like to store my syrups in glass swing top bottles or mason jars.
How to Make Coconut Syrup – Homemade Syrups
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